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New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5667, 15 August 1905, Page 7

“HINTS TO INVENTORS." Inventors cannot be too careful to ivhoni they show their inventions before obtaining protection. The patent, .when obtained, may bo rendered valueless if it be known to more than a very limited circle before application is made. It is clear that a monopoly cannot bo obtained ns against the public, when the public are already, in possession of the secret. Above all, if you desire a valid patent, do not sell the article before applying. The best thing, therefore, is to keep the Invention secret till the application for patent is made. The law’s protection begins the moment the papers are deposited •A. the Gv'vc.unient Patent Office. Further advice may be obtained from Henry Hughes, Patent Agents, of Queen’s Chambers (opposite Post Office), Wellington 43a Every year between sixty and seventy million eodSeh are caught round the coast ot Newfoundland. ior Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, , Woods’ Great Pepparmint Cure, Jii tid.